Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

India-People and Economy: Planning and development in Indian Context

Question:

The given map shows Bharmaur Tribal Region. Answer the question that follows:

What is the name of the tribal community that inhabit Bharmaur Tribal areas?

Options:

Gaddi

Bedouins

Sherpas

Gorkha

Correct Answer:

Gaddi

Explanation:

Bharmaur tribal area comprises Bharmaur and Holi tehsils of the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a notified tribal area since 21 November 1975. Bharmaur is inhabited by ‘Gaddi’, a tribal community who have maintained a distinct identity in the Himalayan region as they practised transhumance and conversed through the Gaddiali dialect.